FORT MEADE, MARYLAND—
Rosendin Electric Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Second degree electrical burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Rosendin Electric Inc., 1807 Dennis Road, FORT MEADE, MARYLAND 20755 on — Second degree electrical burns, affecting the nonclassifiable.
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Final narrative
An employee was working on a piece of electrical equipment when his wrench came in contact with an energized electrical box. An arc flash occurred, causing first and second degree burns to the employee.
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